Job No.: 683734
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW 5 plus 17% superannuation
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Jaffré Group is seeking a highly motivated Research Officer to support cutting-edge investigations into the molecular mechanisms of congenital heart defects and cardiomyopathies in children with rare genetic disorders. Working under the direct supervision of the Group Lead, the Research Officer will assist in delivering high-quality experimental and technical research services to support the lab's program outcomes.
This role involves conducting in vitro experiments using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), applying advanced techniques such as cardiac differentiation, CRISPR genome editing, and multi-omics. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of laboratory-based tasks, including data collection, analysis, and maintaining accurate experimental records to ensure research integrity and reproducibility.
About Us:
Established through a joint venture between Monash University and the Victorian Government, the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) builds on the University's existing strengths in biomedical research, and supports the critical infrastructure required to deliver the next generation of discoveries in regenerative medicine.
The Jaffré Group, based in a world-class research setting, is dedicated to understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of heart disease in children with rare genetic syndromes. We utilize innovative tools including 3D cardiac organoids, engineered heart tissues, and CRISPR technologies, with the ultimate goal of identifying targeted therapies that can change lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in vitro experiments, including stem cell culture, cardiac differentiation, and data collection.
- Perform routine laboratory procedures and assist with equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Maintain detailed, accurate records of experimental methods, results, and protocols.
- Manage lab inventory, including ordering and tracking laboratory supplies.
- Support preparation of reports, publications, and presentations related to research findings.
- Comply with all safety protocols, ethical regulations, and established research procedures.
The Successful Candidate Will Have the Following:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or a related field.
- Experience with cell culture, ideally human iPSCs or hESCs.
- Sound knowledge of molecular biology techniques and standard lab procedures.
- Strong organizational, communication, and data analysis skills.
Monash University is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
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